Coming home from work today, I was behind this car in Atlanta traffic, and it struck me that there would be a number of challenges facing even the most experienced driver if they were to find themselves behind the wheel. Turning would be different. You could easily underestimate the position of the car now that…
Tag Archive: travel
3 Beach Vacation Tips
I can’t help it, safety takes no vacation. Though I do take vacation, I can’t help but notice what people do to compromise their safety, both in the immediate and long term. So while sitting under a nice canvas umbrella today, my mind nagged for this post. I know that the people I saw know…
Let’s Vote On Safety
I’m not a high volume traveler, but in the last 6 months I have traveled on a more frequent basis. And by travel I mean fly from Atlanta to about three other places with some regularity. I have the flights I would like to get on, and the ones that I try to avoid. And…
Safety on Vacation
Mrs. SBC and I are taking some well-deserved time off, but here on the first day of vacation I saw two instances of negative outcomes easily avoided. This morning we took a walk along the beach in the picture here, and a lone surfer was enjoying mild wave action. Later in the day, around lunchtime,…
Insert The Flat Metal End Into The Buckle
Business travel is not the same experience for everyone. Some enjoy visiting different cities and trying out new restaurants or checking on local attractions. Some like to fly and some don’t. And since all airports are not created equal, we all experience flying in a different way. For example, when I was in college and…
6 Moments When I Wished For a Do-Over
Safety is one of those things that has a fair amount of chance involved. Once a chain of events begins, it can be a matter of several factors that determines the severity of the outcome. For example, I once helped a good friend build a greenhouse in his back yard. He was on a 6′…
Rain, Rain Go Away
For the last couple of years, parts of Atlanta have had watering restrictions and some minor water conservation efforts. In my county, we have had two types of restrictions. Last summer we were not permitted to use water outside. People were advised to water plants and shrubs with water from their sinks or tubs. Or,…
7 Reasons to Take Necessary Precautions
I travel a bit with my job. When airline attendants request attention of the passengers for pre-flight safety instructions, I’ll admit I don’t always pay attention. I already know how to adjust the seat belt, and I think I know what to do when the oxygen mask falls. Everything else, well, I probably hope I…
Safety and Celebrations – Caution Rules
My son is getting married this weekend. We have had the good fortune of seeing him grow with his fiancee over the last three years. And as with his older sister and her choice for marriage, we believe that they will do well in life together. With weddings comes travel and many celebrations. This week…
In a Hurry? Breathe!
If you were invited to review a pile of accident reports from a company that utilizes a good investigation process, you will see that several factors contribute to most accidents. A very consistent error is related to human behavior. Accidents happen most frequently when people feel rushed, or when they are frustrated by the problems…
